Maybe Funchess is as dumb as a post (or Jeff Janis), but with his talent, he should have been much more of a factor at the end of the season. Part of his lack of progress must be due to Carolina not facing anything like that Denver defense before the Superbowl, and not having any pressing need to bring him along.
But Carolina flamed out on offense because they had nothing to counter the Denver defense. In their defense (ha ha), it's just that good.